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mental health primary care |
building capacity in primary care |
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SDC works in partnership with Dr Margaret Maxwell, Reader in Sociology at the University of Stirling and the University of Edinburgh to deliver a Mental Health in Primary Care Research & Development Programme. We recognise that the mental health agenda in this setting can be large and complex and require specific help and support to enable it to deliver effective care and interventions. Drawing on the evidence from research and practice, we have produced a paper that sets out the key areas of change and improvement for mental health in Community Health Partnerships (9 Steps to Improving Scotland’s Mental Health in Primary Care). We will be raising awareness about this through a series of seminars run across Scotland. SDC is able to design and facilitate workshops to assist local areas in enhancing primary care mental health responses. Living Better: Improving mental health and wellbeing of people with long term conditions The Living Better project has been funded by the Scottish Government for three years to improve the care and treatment for people who have chronic physical ill health and mental health problems. SDC are working with the Royal College of General Practice in Scotland, Depression Alliance Scotland, British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK Scotland on the delivery of this project. For further information about Living Better click here. Contact details Alana Atkinson 0131 555 5959
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